cynthia smoot introduces us to michelle faun, and shows us how she made herself over into an internet sensation. a story you'll only see on fox5. >> you shouldn't see where the colors begin or end. >> reporter: from how to create the seductive smoky eye, to applying make-up on a plane. michelle faun is on the web helping lesions of fans put on their best face. >> i am a multimedia artist. >> reporter: who does it all from the comfort of her home. >> this is my place, this is my living room and where all the magic happens. >> reporter: magic is a good way to describe what happened to her since she launched her youtube channel three years ago. every video attracted more viewers so last fall she left school and quit her job as a sushi waitress. >> finally, i said, maybe i should just take a shot. school is always here youtube maybe once in a life time so i took that chance. >> reporter: was there a moment or a video that you knew this was going to be big? >> the lady gaga video. >> she's fresh innovative, and talented. >> reporter: her fans went gaga for gaga. it's well over 17 million h